The Fourth Raikage's Disappearance

Looking at Kazashiro's so-called "miserable state," Obito hesitated for a moment. "Rather than saying he was beaten up, it's more accurate to say..."

In the end, Obito didn't say what he wanted to say, fearing that if Kazashiro heard it, he would beat him up.

Upon hearing this, Kakashi bluntly remarked, "That's too fake. It's not even as good as the Ice Clone you used to trick Obito."

Kakashi's words instantly struck a nerve with Obito, who jumped up and down, ready to fight Kakashi to the death.

"Damn Kakashi, did you have to bring this up?!"

The fact that Kakashi was tricked into Mangekyō Sharingan by the Ice Clone has always been a perfect topic for Kakashi to provoke Obito.

After hearing this story, Uchiha Hikari laughed heartily, disregarding his image.

"Doesn't it look like it? This is so troublesome..."

Watching the two engage in their "love-hate" relationship, Kazashiro touched his face, unsure how to continue his pretense.

"I have an idea."

Upon seeing this, Uchiha Hikari looked eager to try it out. "Let me beat you up, I guarantee it'll look realistic."

As she spoke, she swayed her shoulders and, without waiting for Kazashiro's consent, was about to deliver a few punches.

Kazashiro hurriedly dodged the attack, while shouting, "I advise you to calm down, or I'll make Dad cook tonight!"

Even if Kazashiro were to die, even if he died outside, he would never let that Uchiha Matriarch beat him up.

Besides, he's Jinchuriki; let alone being punched, even if he gets stabbed a few times, he can recover quickly.

The threat was very effective. After eating the food cooked by Kazashiro and Bai, and tasting the food cooked by Danzo, they refused to touch a single bite again, even if it meant death.

With a pout, Uchiha Hikari retracted his fist, regretting missing the chance to give Kazashiro a good beating.

"The Hokage we all love has been assassinated!"

In the end, Kazashiro opted for a slightly more disheveled appearance.

Amidst Kotetsu Hagane's desperate shouts, Kazashiro walked onto the rooftop of the Hokage Building, feigning exhaustion.

Seeing the Hokage looked so much like he had been humiliated, the Konoha Ninja gathered below the stage waved their arms.

"Who?"

"Which village bastard dares to assassinate the Lord Hokage?!"

"I swear to Hyuga Sanzen, I will personally kill this traitor!"

"I, Uchiha Shisui, am also..."

The chaotic shouts of condemnation gradually subsided as Kazashiro raised his hands. As the Medical Unit carried out one corpse after another, Izumo Kamizuki began to introduce the identities of the other party.

Kazuma, Heishi...

As the names of the Twelve Guardian Ninja were called out one by one, the ninjas, who had been filled with excitement, began to calm down.

The facts are clear: this was an assassination attempt by the Daimyo's Mansion.

"Why would the Fifth Generation Hokage, who always prioritizes protecting the Daimyo, suffer such a betrayal?!"

Izumo Kamizuki's words were far less effective than Kotetsu Hagane's.

After all, most ninjas still adhered to the principle of loyalty to the daimyo.

Fortunately, Shikaku had anticipated this scene. He coughed lightly, signaling Izumo Kamizuki to step down, and then walked to the front of the stage.

"This is because there are treacherous and wicked people around the Daimyo who are deliberately trying to sow discord between Konoha and the Daimyo's Mansion's residence."

Kazashiro nodded in agreement, "That's right. The daimyo himself certainly doesn't know the inside story. It's all the work of petty people trying to sow discord between us and the Daimyo's Mansion."

Through their coordinated efforts, the charge of assassinating Kazashiro was successfully pinned on the head of General Oda.

The ninjas now had a legitimate outlet for their anger. Although they dared not retaliate against the daimyo, they still had the guts to curse the nobles.

Immediately, some people clamored to kill the Oda Clan.

"I, Uchiha Shisui the first to disagree!"

With the anonymous Shisui leading the charge, the ninjas shouted that they would make the Oda Clan pay the price.

Three days later, in the Daimyo's Mansion.

The daimyo suppressed his discomfort and deliberately avoided looking at Kazashiro, who was sitting at the head of the table, and Danzo, who was sitting at the end.

"I have investigated this matter thoroughly, and it was indeed the Oda Clan's fault. I have dismissed them."

Right from the start, Daiming performed a lightning-fast knee slide.

Danzo let out a cold snort, his eyes flashing with a fierce light as he looked at the daimyo.

The daimyo hurriedly covered his face with his fan, deliberately downplaying Danzo's presence.

Having received a reply, Kazashiro remained silent, instead calmly closing his eyes to rest.

Seeing this, Shikaku coughed lightly and respectfully addressed the daimyo. "I don't know which sir will succeed as the Great General. It's not that I'm trying to spy on you, but we're worried that the newly appointed Great General might be prejudiced against us."

"Well, to be honest, I'm also considering who the new Great General should be..."

The daimyo paused for a moment, then turned his gaze to the minister standing to the side.

It would be good to take this opportunity to resolve this troublesome matter that has been bothering me.

Daimyo thought to himself.

"I..."

The ministers understood the daimyo's meaning and were about to speak when Kazashiro, who had been silent until now, suddenly spoke up, "In that case, I think Lord Imagawa is quite good, and I would like to recommend him to you."

Kazashiro's words immediately silenced the ministers.

They also believed that the Imagawa Clan was a suitable candidate, especially since the latter's attitude towards ninjas was relatively radical.

If Kazashiro doesn't speak up, the position of Great General will definitely belong to the other party.

Kazashiro's sudden recommendation immediately made them hesitate.

Could it be that the Imagawa Clan and Konoha have reached some kind of agreement?

Seeing the ministers whispering among themselves, Kazashiro and Shikaku exchanged a glance and revealed a subtle smile.

"Lord Hokage, intelligence has arrived from Kumogakure: the Fourth Raikage has gone missing."

Back in the designated rest area of the Daimyo's Mansion, just as Kazashiro was about to sit down on the bed to rest, he received a report from the Internal Affairs Department ninja.

The Fourth Raikage has disappeared?

He was probably executed by the Ninja Committee.

Kazashiro didn't pay much attention to this matter; he was only concerned about the Raikage's brother, Killer B: "How is the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki?"

"They caused quite a ruckus in Kumogakure, and their current whereabouts are unknown."

As expected, Killer B would not stand idly by and watch his brother get into trouble.

Kazashiro was well aware of the feelings between the two and immediately decided to take this opportunity to win over this Jinchuriki.

"Investigate and see if the Fourth Raikage was assassinated by the Ninja Committee."

"Yes, but Lord Hokage, could the Fourth Raikage have been rescued by someone sent by the Daimyo...?"

Before the ninja could finish speaking, Kazashiro waved his Teuchi.

"If the Raikage wants to leave, no one in the entire Kumogakure can stop him. Besides, even if he runs away, he'll take Killer B with him."

Although he hadn't personally investigated the matter, based on his subordinates' reports, Kazashiro Bai could reasonably conclude that the Fourth Raikage's disappearance was extraordinary.